haz tu trabajo
/aθ tu tɾabaxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "do your work" is translated into Spanish as haz tu trabajo.
This phrase is used as a command telling someone to perform the tasks they are responsible for. The verb haz is the informal command form of hacer, which means "to do".
Which one should you use?
haz tu trabajo is used in informal settings, whereas haga su trabajo is used in formal settings. If you are addressing a group of people, you should use hagan su trabajo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might hear the informal haz tu curro. In Mexico and parts of Central America, the informal haz tu chamba is used. In some Latin American countries, the informal haz tu pega is also used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form haz tu trabajo uses the informal imperative (tú) command. To address a group, use the plural form hagan su trabajo.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθ tu tɾabaxo/
Did you know?
- The English word 'fagot' is a distant relative of the Spanish word haz, because both trace back to roots meaning a 'bundle'.
- The term chamba used in Mexico and Central America is believed by some linguists to be derived from the English word 'chamber'.
- In professional Spanish environments, telling a subordinate haz tu trabajo can be seen as a severe reprimand rather than a simple reminder.
Examples in context
- Haz tu trabajo rápidamente.Do your work quickly.This sentence is useful for practicing how to say "do your work" quickly using the form haz tu trabajo.Tatoeba #4036769 by Gabu, translation #245387 by xtofu80
- Haz tu trabajo con más cuidado.Do your work with more care.This sentence is useful for practicing how to say "do your work" with more care using the form haz tu trabajo.Tatoeba #760128 by Shishir, translation #30383 by Dejo
- Es importante que todos cumplan con su labor para el éxito del proyecto.It is important for everyone to do their work for the project's success.
- No seas flojo, haz tu trabajo y luego podemos divertirnos.Don't be lazy, do your work, and then we can have fun.
- ¡No pierdas más tiempo, ponte a trabajar de una vez!Don't waste any more time, get to work already!
- Me parece que ya es hora de que hagas tu chamba.I think it's time for you to do your work.
- Oye, deja de perder el tiempo y haz tu curro, que se te acumula todo.Hey, stop wasting time and do your work, everything is piling up on you.
- Haz tu trabajo y no me molestes.Do your work and don't bother me.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are in a shared office space.
- Alejandro¿Por qué sigues hablando?Why do you keep talking?
- MaríaSolo estoy descansando un poco.I am just resting a little.
- AlejandroHaz tu trabajo, María.Do your work, María.
- MaríaEstá bien, ya empiezo.Alright, I am starting now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries haz, trabajo, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
